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Opinion: NAR has finally met its match

Housing Wire

Real estate forms : It is said that a contract is only as good as the paper it’s written on, and real estate purchase contracts are written on template legal documents that have been reviewed and approved by state-level real estate departments.

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

You’ll need to enroll in and complete the following TREC-approved, qualifying real estate courses: Principles of Real Estate I Principles of Real Estate II Law of Agency Law of Contracts Promulgated Contract Forms Real Estate Finance Each course is 30 classroom hours, for a total of 180 hours.

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The Role of an Attorney in a Real Estate Transaction

Eppraisal

With home values rising and homes selling at record speed, it is helpful to have an attorney on your side during the transaction. Contract Review Whether you are a home buyer or a home seller, once you sign a contract it is time to hire a real estate attorney.

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How to support credible valuations for shared equity programs

Clear Capital

If it is not highlighted by the lender, the appraiser should review the income and resale restrictions in the purchase contract, and notify the lender before completing the order that it is a shared equity property. The contract will also likely reference a second document, either a deed restriction or a ground lease.

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Banking Failures & Their Impact On the Housing Market - Part 2 - The REO Dilemma

Eppraisal

It all begins at the mortgage closing when a borrower/owner signs the loan documents. Here -- and with accompanying documents -- a borrower concedes that default will lead to foreclosure which can, ultimately, lead to the bank assuming ownership of the collateral and evicting the borrower. What Happens to REOs when a Bank Fails?

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The crypto-mortgage is the new kid on the block

Housing Wire

Essentially, through the so-called Bacon Protocol — a set of smart contracts and programming that exists on the Ethereum blockchain platform — investors can purchase stable coins, which are a form of “stable” cryptocurrency pegged to the value of the U.S.

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The Difference Between Contingent and Pending

Eppraisal

As homes have been selling with multiple offers and at record speeds over the past few years, home buyers have been watching home statuses carefully in case contracts fall through. If the buyer does not meet these contingencies, he/she can get out of the contract without losing any money.